How to Search for an Inmate in Salt Lake County, UT

How to Search for an Inmate in Salt Lake County Jail

The official inmate search tool for Salt Lake County is the Salt Lake County Sheriff Inmate Search. This is a free, government-operated service. Never pay a third-party website for inmate information that is available at no cost from the official county source.

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Open the official inmate search portal
Go to https://www.slsheriff.org/jail-information/inmate-search/ in your web browser. This is the official Salt Lake County Sheriff Inmate Search operated by Salt Lake County. It is completely free to use. Do not pay any third-party website — the official search costs nothing.
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Complete any security verification
Some official portals require you to solve a CAPTCHA or click a verification checkbox before searching. Complete this step if prompted. This is a standard security measure to prevent automated access.
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Enter the person's information
The Salt Lake County Sheriff Inmate Search allows you to search by: full name, booking number, date of birth. Enter the person's full legal last name in the last name field. Adding the first name will significantly narrow your results. Use the person's full legal name — not a nickname or alias.
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Click Search and review the results
Click the Search or Submit button to run your search. A list of matching inmates currently in Salt Lake County custody will appear. Review the results carefully and look for the correct person by confirming their full name and date of birth.
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Click the person's name to view full booking details
Click on the correct person's name in the results list. This opens their full booking record, which typically includes their current facility location, booking number, arrest date, charges, and bail amount (if set).
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Write down the booking number
The booking number is the most important piece of information on the record. Write it down immediately. You will need it to schedule visits, set up phone call accounts, send mail, and communicate with the facility.
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Check the data freshness
The Salt Lake County Sheriff Inmate Search updates real-time. If you searched immediately after an arrest, the person may not appear yet — new bookings typically take 2 to 8 hours to become visible depending on how busy the facility is.
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If no results are found
If the person does not appear in the search results, they may not yet be processed into the system, may have already been released, or may be held in a city or municipal jail rather than a county facility. Call the Salt Lake County jail information line at (385) 468-4400 for live assistance from staff.

Salt Lake County Sheriff Inmate Search

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💡 Search Tips

Search by last name only first — first names may be recorded differently.
New bookings take 2–4 hours to appear in the system.
If no result: check alternate spellings or call the jail directly.

Salt Lake County Jail Locations — Addresses & Phone Numbers

Salt Lake County Main Jail Primary Facility

Main jail

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Primary booking and intake facility for Salt Lake County operated by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. Check https://slco.org/sheriff for current address, hours, and capacity.

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Salt Lake County Detention Center

Detention center

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Secondary housing facility in Salt Lake County for pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Check https://slco.org/sheriff for current information.

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Salt Lake County Jail — Location Map

How to Visit an Inmate in Salt Lake County Jail

ID Required

Valid government-issued photo ID required. Accepted forms typically include: State Driver's License, State ID Card, U.S. Military ID, U.S. Passport. Check the official website for the complete accepted list.

Dress Code

Visitors should wear clean, modest attire. SLCSO reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor whose attire is deemed inappropriate.

Video Visits

Securus Technologies or ViaPath Technologies

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Hours

Visiting hours vary by facility and are subject to change without prior notice. Always verify current hours at https://slco.org/sheriff before traveling.

Important Notes

All visitors are subject to identity verification upon arrival. Visitors with outstanding warrants may be subject to arrest.

If you are on probation or parole, or are an ex-felon, contact SLCSO prior to visiting to determine eligibility.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or verifiable legal guardian. Check with the facility for specific age requirements and rules for unaccompanied minors.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Salt Lake County Jail

Provider: Securus Technologies or ViaPath Technologies

Max deposit: Check with facility for current deposit limits for inmate commissary accounts

Account portal: https://www.securustech.net

Mobile app: Securus Mobile app (available on Google Play and Apple App Store)

Rates: Rates are set by the phone service provider and are subject to change. Family members must create an account and deposit funds before receiving calls from inmates in Salt Lake County.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Salt Lake Inmate Search

How do I find someone who was arrested in Salt Lake County?

Use the official Salt Lake County Sheriff Inmate Search at https://www.slsheriff.org/jail-information/inmate-search/. The search is completely free. Enter the person's full legal last name and first name, then review the results. New bookings appear in the system real-time after the arrest is processed. If you cannot find them online, call the jail information line at (385) 468-4400.

Is the Salt Lake County inmate search free?

Yes. The official Salt Lake County Sheriff Inmate Search at https://www.slsheriff.org/jail-information/inmate-search/ is completely free to use. You do not need to create an account or pay any fee to search. Never pay a third-party commercial website for inmate information that is available for free from the official county source.

What information do I need to search for an inmate in Salt Lake County?

You can search using the person's full legal name (last name is required, first name is strongly recommended to narrow results). You can also search by booking number or date of birth if you have that information. Using the full legal name — not a nickname — gives the most accurate results.

Why can't I find someone in the Salt Lake County inmate search?

There are several reasons a person may not appear in search results: (1) They were arrested very recently and the booking has not yet been processed into the system — this typically takes 2–8 hours. (2) They have already been released. (3) They are held in a city or municipal jail rather than a county facility. (4) The name you entered does not match their full legal name on record. Call (385) 468-4400 for direct assistance.

What does the booking number mean on the Salt Lake County inmate search results?

The booking number is a unique identifier assigned to each person when they are booked into the Salt Lake County jail system. Write it down and keep it safe. You will need the booking number to schedule visits, set up a phone call account, send mail to the correct address, deposit money into the inmate's commissary account, and reference the person when calling the jail.

⚖️ Important Legal Disclaimer

All information is for informational purposes only. An arrest does not equal a conviction. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Inmate Search is NOT affiliated with Salt Lake County, the Sheriff's Office, or any government agency. Not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA. Do not use for employment, housing, credit, or insurance decisions. Data may be outdated — always verify with official sources. Full Disclaimer